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Pizza Spaghetti Casserole Recipe

Published: Nov 23, 2022 by Bowl Me Over · 1 Comment

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How about combining your two favorite meals Pizza and Spaghetti? What a great dish! Loaded with pepperoni, cheese and sauce, tossed with spaghetti, Pizza Spaghetti Casserole will become a family favorite!

Even your picky eaters will line up for seconds when you make this Pepperoni Pizza Casserole Recipe! Loaded with pepperoni, cheese and sauce, tossed with spaghetti it's a delicious dish and pure comfort food!

Next time try this recipe for Chicken Spaghetti or this recipe for Million Dollar Chicken Casserole has been a real hit as well!

Pizza Spaghetti in casserole dish with spatula dishing up a serving.
Easy to make Pepperoni Pizza Casserole

❤️ Why you'll love this recipe   

What's not to love? This is like the two favorite dishes in the world got married and had a baby!

✔️ This easy recipe has rich baked spaghetti topped with your favorite pizza fixings.

✔️ This is a great dinner recipe and perfect for pizza night. Why not mix it up a bit?!!

✔️It's a delicious recipe with simple ingredients!

🗒️ Ingredients

Ingredients needed to make Pizza Spaghetti Casserole. With print overlay.
Pizza Pasta Casserole Recipe

For the exact measurements for the Pizza Casserole Recipe, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post. 

  • spaghetti noodles - you can certainly substitute other types of pasta like egg noodles or rotini if you'd prefer.
  • spaghetti sauce - use your favorite store-bought marinara sauce or use homemade.
  • canned french onion soup - the canned soup keeps the noodles super saucy.
  • pepperoni - load it up with lots of pepperoni slices. Browned Italian sausage would be another great addition! Substitute turkey pepperoni if you'd prefer.
  • mozzarella cheese - I used pre-shredded mozzarella cheese.
  • smoked provolone cheese - smoked slices if you can find it, otherwise just use regular provolone cheese. A little Parmesan Cheese would be a great addition.
  • canned mushrooms, olives, bell peppers - red or green pepper, use your favorite and onions - all of these are truly optional, but I really enjoy the combination.

⏲️  Instructions 

Photos with step by step instructions to make casserole dish.
Here's how easy it is to make this pizza pasta bake recipe!

This is an overview of the instructions for the Pepperoni Pizza Casserole. For the complete directions just scroll down to the bottom!

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Spray 9x13 casserole dish with non-stick coating, set aside.
  2. Snap the pasta into thirds. Cook in salted boiling water to al dente, drain well. Do not rinse. 
  3. Place pasta in a large bowl. Toss with the undiluted French Onion Soup. Place the seasoned pasta in the bottom of the casserole dish, spread evenly.
  4. Evenly pour pasta sauce over the spaghetti noodles,
  5. Add your favorite pizza toppings - layer of pepperoni (using half the slices). Spread with sliced mushrooms, diced bell peppers and sliced olives. 
Unbaked Pizza Casserole dish with print overlay.
Pizza Casserole recipe ready to bake.
  1. Place six slices of provolone cheese on top of the dish, top with the shredded mozzerella cheese. Place the remaining pepperoni slices on top.
  2. Cover with aluminum foil and place Pizza Spaghetti Casserole in oven for 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
  3. If you would like a golden brown crust, place casserole under broiler for 2-4 minutes. Watch it carefully so it doesn't burn.
  4. Allow to rest 10 minutes before serving.

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Cheesy Spaghetti Casserole on plate with fork.
Easy to make Spaghetti Pizza Casserole Recipe.

🙋‍♀️ FAQ's

What sauce goes on Pizza Spaghetti Casserole?

Use a good jarred marinara sauce, that's perfect for this recipe! My favorite sauces are Classic Traditional, Barilla Tomato u0026 Basil. Trader Joe's has a great pasta sauce as we'll.

Can I freeze spaghetti casserole?

Absolutely this casserole freezes really well.

What is the best cheese for the Cheesy Pizza Spaghetti Recipe?

A combination of Italian cheese is delicious! Mozzarella cheese is best and pre-shredded cheese works well for this recipe. The smoked provolone cheese adds a decadent cheesy deliciousness as well!

Can I make this casserole be made in advance?

Absolutely, this can be made the day ahead and baked the next day. You may need to add a little baking time if the casserole dish is cold.

Shouldn't you use pizza sauce?

You can use pizza sauce, but it's much more expensive and frankly you'll get all the flavor from a great store-bought pasta sauce. (And spend less money!)

👍 Tips

Be sure to cook the pasta to al dente. Don't over cook the pasta!

Allow the pasta to rest covered after baking for at least 10 minutes. It allows the flavors to come together. It will be easier to dish up as well.

📓 Variations

A pound of ground beef, lean ground turkey or chicken, or pork sausage would be terrific! Just make sure you cook ground meat first over medium heat in a large skillet. Drain on paper towel to remove grease before adding to the casserole.

Substitute with whole wheat or gluten free pasta if you'd prefer!

Basically any of your favorite pizza flavors that you'd NORMALLY put on a pizza would taste yummy on this easy pizza casserole! Diced bell pepper, red onions, olives, Italian sausage, etc.

Storage

Refrigerate - Allow the pizza spaghetti bake to cool completely. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Leftovers will last 3-4 days refrigerator.

Freeze - Up to three months frozen.

Reheat - thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Cover the casserole with aluminum foil, place in preheated oven for 30-40 minutes until the past dish is bubbly and heated through.

Pepperoni Pizza Casserole dish with one serving removed.
Yummy pizza spaghetti casserole!

Serving suggestions

I can pretty much justify this as a complete meal, I mean it has plenty of veggies, right? 😋 Serve this with a green salad - like this garden salad or even a bagged caesar would be delicious!

Roasted vegetables would be great as well like Roasted Brussels sprouts or pan roasted vegetables.

This easy Dinner rolls recipe or these Copycat Pizza Hut Breadsticks would be terrific to round out this meal.

Related recipes

Looking for more easy weeknight dinner recipes? Be sure and try Monterey Chicken Spaghetti - it's so delicious! Here are more of our favorites!

  • Cowboy Tater Tot Casserole - it's like beef stroganoff topped with tater tots, delicious!
  • How about these amazing Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells? They are stuffed with chicken and topped with a creamy Alfredo Sauce!
  • Taco Spaghetti Recipe - this is SO GOOD! An easy pasta casserole with super creamy spaghetti with a yummy Tex Mex saucy topping - delicious!
  • Love the Cheesecake Factory? Me too! That's why you'll love this recipe for Chicken and Broccoli Pasta. It's seriously amazing!
  • This Bell Pepper Casserole is a simple family friendly meal that makes it on our menu at least once a month!

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Pepperoni Pizza Casserole with spatula removing a serving.
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Pepperoni Pizza Casserole Recipe

Pizza Pasta Casserole with saucy spaghetti noodles and Italian flavor topped with pepperoni and loaded with cheese. This is a super easy meal your whole family will enjoy!
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Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Resting time10 mins
Total Time55 mins
Course: Lunch or Dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 445kcal
Author: Deb Clark
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound spaghetti
  • 24 ounces pasta sauce
  • 10.5 ounces french onion soup undiluted
  • 24 slices pepperoni
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 8 slices provolone cheese
  • 7 ounces sliced mushrooms canned
  • 2.25 ounces olives sliced
  • ½ cup bell pepper diced
  • ¼ cup diced red onions

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Instructions

  • Pre heat oven to 375 degrees. Spray 9x13 casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray, set aside.
  • Snap the pasta into thirds. Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water to al dente according to package directions. Drain pasta, do not rinse.
  • Place cooked spaghetti in a large mixing bowl. Toss pasta with the undiluted French Onion Soup. Place the seasoned pasta mixture in the bottom of a baking dish, spread evenly.
  • Pour spaghetti sauce over the noodles, spread evenly.
  • Top with half the slices of pepperoni. Spread with sliced mushrooms, diced bell peppers and sliced olives.
  • Place six slices of provolone cheese on top of the dish, top with the shredded mozzerella cheese. Place the remaining pepperoni slices on top.
  • Cover with aluminum foil and place in oven for 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
  • Allow to rest 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Be sure to cook the noodles to al dente and allow the casserole to rest for 10 minutes prior to serving.  
Topping the casserole with a cup of grated parmesan cheese prior to baking will make it even cheesier!

Nutrition

Calories: 445kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 1319mg | Potassium: 692mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1048IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 323mg | Iron: 2mg
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  1. Lois

    December 08, 2021 at 3:09 pm

    5 stars
    Just a wonderful meal. So tasty.

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